Deputy Lieutenant for Nottinghamshire Paralympic multi-medalist, and CareTech Foundation Advisory Council member All views are my own.
Nottingham
Joined March 2013
- Tweets1.9K
- Following32
- Followers571
- Likes1.5K
Tim Reddish - CBE DL retweeted
Find out more about our #EqualPlay campaign
paralympics.org.uk/articles/…
Tim Reddish - CBE DL retweeted
Just over 2 weeks to go 🤩
Meet our epic team that will be bringing you the best action from the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games 📺📲
#C4Paralympics | #Paralympics | #Paris2024
Tim Reddish - CBE DL retweeted
The IBSA Executive Board hereby wishes to call for elections to the IBSA Athletes’ Council as well as for candidates to stand for election to the positions of the IBSA Athletes’ Council.
#IBSA #IBSAAthletes
Read more about it here:
ibsasport.org/election-for-t…
Tim Reddish - CBE DL retweeted
There's just 1 week left to apply for the Independent Non-Executive Director roles at Goalball UK.
The roles only come round every few years - don't miss your chance to get involved!
Full details: goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-s…
#BlindSport #BoardOpportunity
Tim Reddish - CBE DL retweeted
Prices for ticketed events range between £5 for concessions, to £25 for adults. The 2023 IBSA World Games are being held across Birmingham and other regional venues between August 18-27.
#IBSA #IBSAWorldGames2023 @IBSAGames2023
Read more about it here:
ibsasport.org/tickets-for-ib…
Tim Reddish - CBE DL retweeted
Goalball UK are seeking to appoint three Independent Non-Executive Directors 🙌
Due to some current directors' terms ending we have three opportunities for new people to join the board and support the development of our NGB and charity!
➡️ Closing date 17th July 2023
Full info: goalballuk.com/goalball-uk-s…
Tim Reddish - CBE DL retweeted
IPC appoints @uk_sport and @ParalympicsGB as preferred partners to assist with the transfer of governance of @ParaAthletics and @Para_swimming.
Tim Reddish - CBE DL retweeted
Next in our #SportsSpotlight of this year’s #IBSAGames is Showdown.
This sport could be described as similar to air hockey or table tennis.
Click on this video from @IBSABlindSports which includes descriptive text: youtube.com/watch?v=--dc1dbm…
ALT Two players stood at opposite ends of a showdown table playing the game of showdown, with three other people spectating.
Tim Reddish - CBE DL retweeted
Next in our #SportsSpotlight of this year’s #IBSAGames is… Powerlifting 🏋
In this sport, athletes perform up to three lifts, squat, bench press and deadlift, showcasing their physical strength🏅
#ParaPowerlifting #Powerlifting
ALT Blue text of Sport Spotlight next to graphic of red spotlight, below is image of female powerlifting performing a lift. Below in red text is Powerlifting next to red, white and blue IBSA world games logo
Tim Reddish - CBE DL retweeted
Next in our #SportsSpotlight of this year’s #IBSAGames is… Tennis 🎾
In this sport, players use a smaller court (with tactile markings for B1 players) and hit a bigger audible tennis ball across the net 🏅
#Soundtennis #blindtennis
ALT Red text of sport spotlight next to blue spotlight graphic. Below is man going to hit the ball in blind tennis. Below in blue text is Tennis, next to red,white and blue IBSA World Games logo
Tim Reddish - CBE DL retweeted
Second in our #SportsSpotlight of this year’s #IBSAGames is… Judo 🏅
In this sport, the rules include competitors start/restart the match gripping the other's judo suit, using the same throwing and holding skills and tactics as the sighted version.
#ibsajudo #judo
ALT Blue text of Sport Spotlight next to blue lit spotlight image, Below image of two men competing in Judo. Red text of Judo next to the red white and blue IBSA logo
Tim Reddish - CBE DL retweeted
The new IPC Strategic Plan is out!
The new Strategic Plan aims to advance the Paralympic Movement through greater membership engagement, transformative #Paralympics, showcasing the impact of Para sport, and by pursuing organisational excellence.
paralympic.org/news/ipc-publ…
Tim Reddish - CBE DL retweeted
Shining a spotlight on the sports in IBSA Games 2023 is the first post in our #SportSpotlight series… Archery 🏹
In this sport, archers use a range of methods including tactile sights on their hand and feedback from spotters to shoot arrows at their target.
ALT Sport Spotlight text in blue next to blue spotlight graphic pointed towards image of male archer shooting at a target. Archery image is above archery in red and the IBSA World Games Logo.
Tim Reddish - CBE DL retweeted
Today we launch the #GetBehindGB campaign! 🎉
Give £10 to support our GB stars with YOUR name on their shirt on home ground at the @IBSABlindSports World Games 2023.
Donate today at 👇goalballuk.enthuse.com/cf/ge…
#Goalball #BlindSport
ALT Promotional image showing the back of GB Women with text over which reads 'Get Behind GB' and 'Add your name to every GB shirt and back the best'
Tim Reddish - CBE DL retweeted
📣 Calling British Paralympians past and present. 📋
We have exciting plans to create a new ParalympicsGB Athlete Community, but we need your views on what it should be and how it works.
Find out more and take our 10 min survey - you could win a £50 voucher!
Tim Reddish - CBE DL retweeted
In our #EScooter podcast for #RoadSafetyWeek, Lewis Winton from @RNIB outlined the need for greater education and awareness on their use. They’re committed to making our pavements safer for visually impaired people, and the general public. Listen now: bit.ly/3EdRdnq
Tim Reddish - CBE DL retweeted
VI Lives research report by @RNIB @GuideDogs and @TPTgeneral is out now. Based on conversations with 800+ #blind and #PartiallySighted people, highlighting gaps in support as well as areas #SightLoss sector can address together.
#StrongerTogether
visionary.org.uk/news/vi-liv…
2/2
Tim Reddish - CBE DL retweeted
Develop the skills and knowledge to include blind and partially sighted people in your activity sessions with our online coaching course ‘Coaching People with a Visual Impairment’ with @_UKCoaching.
Take a free trial today👉britishblindsport.org.uk/coa…
ALT A coach is kneeling down next to a participant teaching VI golf. BBS and UK Coaching logos.
Tim Reddish - CBE DL retweeted
Today is #NationalBocciaDay! 🙌
@BocciaEngland & BBS created a free guide to help coaches deliver VI boccia & support more blind & partially sighted players to play! Visit our website to view or download the resource! buff.ly/3j0MlZe
Tim Reddish - CBE DL retweeted
#Inclusive #Youth Volunteering Conference celebrating the success of the See My Voice project and supporting organisations to adopt inclusive volunteering practices to be hosted by @BritBlindSport @deafsport and @SportBirmingham on 25 October.
Read more: visionary.org.uk/latest/chan…